XPA-2 vs Parasound HCA-800II
The HCA-800II's power @ 8ω is 100W against the XPA-2's 300W, its signal-to-noise 104 dB against 121 dB, its power @ 4ω 150W against 490W, and its thd 0.050% against 0.070%.
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The XPA-2 is perfect for powering a superb quality stereo or 2.1 channel music system, or the two critical main channels of a 5.1 or 7.1 channel home theater system. It features a fully discrete, dual differential, high current, short signal path Class A/B topology with premium components throughout. The amplifier includes both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs and is known for its low noise and distortion, providing smooth and detailed sound.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The HCA-800II's power @ 8ω is 100W against the XPA-2's 300W, its signal-to-noise 104 dB against 121 dB, its power @ 4ω 150W against 490W, and its thd 0.050% against 0.070%.
The UPA-200's power @ 8ω is 125W against the XPA-2's 300W, its power @ 4ω 200W against 490W, its signal-to-noise 92 dB against 121 dB, and its thd 0.030% against 0.070%.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The RA500's power @ 8ω is 150W against the XPA-2's 300W, its power @ 4ω 250W against 490W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 121 dB, and its thd 0.500% against 0.070%.
The Servo 550 Studio's power @ 8ω is 550W against the XPA-2's 300W, its power @ 4ω 275W against 490W, its signal-to-noise 100 dB against 121 dB, and its thd 0.060% against 0.070%.
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